Hansel Malana
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Autumn Hills Health Care Center
Glendale , CA
2008.11 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, changing dressings, and monitoring progress.
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures, such as wound debridement and catheter insertion.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Conducted patient education sessions on disease processes, medication side effects, and health maintenance topics.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans, treatments administered, and changes in condition.
- Documented all observations related to the patient's health status in medical charts for review by a physician or other healthcare provider.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that optimal quality of care was provided to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications according to approved nursing techniques.
- Served as a resource person for other LVN staff members regarding clinical practices and procedures.
- Participated in performance improvement activities designed to improve quality of care delivered.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mountain View Convalescent Hospital
Sylmar , CA
2016.04 - 2016.09
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Verdugo Vista Healthcare Center
La Crescenta , CA
2014.01 - 2016.04
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakpark Healthcare Center
Tujunga , CA
2013.01 - 2014.04
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Life Care Center
San Gabriel , CA
2005.06 - 2010.12
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Los Angeles Job Corps
Los Angeles, CA2005-06
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA2003-06
Skills
- Patient Care
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Workflow Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Mental Health Support
Certification
- American Heart Association, BLS certified
- BVNPT, Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mountain View Convalescent Hospital
2016.04 - 2016.09
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Verdugo Vista Healthcare Center
2014.01 - 2016.04
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakpark Healthcare Center
2013.01 - 2014.04
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Autumn Hills Health Care Center
2008.11 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Life Care Center
2005.06 - 2010.12
- American Heart Association, BLS certified
- BVNPT, Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Los Angeles Job Corps
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School
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